© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Commodus VOT SVSC DEC P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P S C
184 year| Bronze | 7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 184 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Commodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over tripod from patera in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOT SVSC DEC P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Decennalia. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for one decade of rule. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior during his reign from 180 to 192 AD. Despite his controversial reign, Commodus was deified after his death and was remembered as a powerful and influential leader in Roman history.
